Medical Laboratory Assistant - MLA

My client, a leading independent clinical testing laboratory based in Chiswick, are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Assistant with outstanding customer service skills to join their team. This is a permanent role, full time.

Main Responsibilities:

Assisting and supporting Biomedical scientists in providing a professional effective pathology laboratory service
Process patient samples in good time and make sure that turnaround times for reporting results are achieved and maintained.
Identify and troubleshoot issues with specimens or analytical equipment.
Accurately labelling and sorting samples
Data entry using the laboratory Information System (LIMS)
Pre analytical processing of samples
Preparing reagents and managing consumables
Maintain and run specialist lab equipment
Temperature monitoring
Monitoring of stock levels
Daily decontamination and cleaning of laboratory equipment and work areas
Disposing of chemical and biological waste
Keeping up to date with filling records
Answering telephone enquiries professional and appropriately.
Requirements:

Work experience in a diagnostic laboratory – 12 months minimum
Demonstrable technical skills in pathology disciplines and the use of Laboratory systems
High attention to detail and ability to follow lab protocols
Some theoretical and practical knowledge of pathology is desirable but not essential
Strong data inputting skills
Bachelor's degree in Biological or Biomedical sciences
If you are a pro-active candidate, ideally with a Bachelor's degree in Biological or Biomedical sciences, 12 months + experience working in a diagnostic lab with excellent communication skills, fast data entry skills then this may be the role for you!

We are looking forward to hearing from you.

Ritz Rec Emp Agy